CHAPTER 25 A BIG LOSS

Madison stumbled out of the house, her legs shaking as she ran towards the nearest neighbor's house, her screams piercing the night air. The neighbor, a middle-aged woman named Sylvia, heard the commotion and rushed to Madison's side, wrapping her in a comforting embrace. "What happened?" Sylvia asked, her eyes wide with concern. Madison's voice was a choked sob as she explained what had happened. Sylvia's eyes widened in horror, and she quickly called 911. Within minutes, the house was filled with police officers and paramedics. As the paramedics worked on Hunter, Madison stood by helplessly, her mind still reeling from the shock of what had just transpired. She watched as they loaded his unconscious body onto the stretcher and rushed him to the waiting ambulance. A police officer approached her, his expression grave. "Ma'am, we need to take you to the hospital," he said, his voice gentle but firm. "You need to get checked out." Madison nodded, her mind numb as she climbed int